We get lots of wildlife questions here at the Extension office and because of this great interest we are providing this list of the most frequently asked questions about wildlife that residents of Livingston County ask us.

If you can't find an answer here, call us! 517-546-3950.

If you have bats in your house bat droppings or guano can be a problem. This has an unpleasant odor and can be an airborne health hazard. Bat urine crystallizes at room temperature, appearing white and powdery where it has accumulated. Bats can urinate and defecate in flight, causing spotting and staining of objects near their entrances. If the bats are in your barn or other outbuilding this might not bother you.

Rabies is the most important public health hazard associated with bats because it can be fatal if not treated within the incubation period (2 weeks to several months). Humans may be infected if they are bitten or handle the infected bats. This can be avoided by just not handling bats. For more information click here.